Kawasaki Z1300-A5
Real ownership data from 58 UK Z1300-A5 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z1300-A5 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 14.3% |
| Other | user entered | 7.1% |
| Brakes | prs | 7.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
Z1300-A5 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 21 | 35,027 mi | 102 | 100% |
| 1983 | 30 | 30,487 mi | 195 | 87.5% |
Z1300-A5 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z1300-A5?
Across 58 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.3% of all recorded faults), other (7.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z1300-A5?
The median Kawasaki Z1300-A5 in the UK has covered 35,027 miles, and typically rides about 195 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 30,487 and 35,413 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z1300-A5 reliable?
90% of Kawasaki Z1300-A5 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.64 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 58 Kawasaki Z1300-A5 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.